Terrence Crawford vs. Ruslan Provonikov at 140

[STEELHEAD]

crawford by decision.

[LA_2_Vegas]

If Ruslan could keep up a consistent workrate no doubt he would be a champ. It really is the only problem in my eyes. He has nice head movement, decent enough footspeed and can get inside most of the time.. then he just doesn't throw

he probably hurts Crawford bad and let's him back into the fight and loses a decision

[285Kid]

This fight was going to get made had Ruslan won his last fight

[hhs661]

I actually think Crawford would win quite easily. His overall ability would help with an easy decision, imo

[DannYankee]

Crawford is a much better boxer, but his chin is suspect, he got hurt by tiny ass Gamboa. Dangerous fight.

Gamboa is wreckless and hits hard for his stature, so does Provodnikov but with a better chin however. If Algiere squeezed one out of Ruslan so does Crawford actually would make it look easier.

[Wizardsh]

I can't wait to see Crawford get expose people are quick to hype a fighter real quick. People think Crawford is the next big thing because he beat an undersize Gamboa who actually hurt him. Crawford will be the next mike dallas I said it once and I'll say it again

[Mr. Punch-Out!!]

I'm guessing a close split decision win for Crawford. He'll have to really earn his victory over Provodnikov, as it's pretty obvious it won't be easy for him. He has shown to keep his cool and switch his strategy in the middle of a fight. That's what he did against Gamboa and it worked big time.

This fight was going to get made had Ruslan won his last fight

I thought they were setting him up for a possible fight with Pacquiao.

[SeekDaGreat]

Terrance Crawford is gonna be hard for any midget at 140 to beat. When he moves up to his true fighting weight (147-154) he will get beat down like the job he is.

[Sugar Adam Ali]

People cant compare gamboa to ruslan..


Gamboa was able to catch Crawford because he is quick, agile and explosive.. He is like a manny fighting up in weight...my is power comes from the speed and the bigger slower guy not seeing the punches..
Ruslan is a much more slower and predictable fighter than gamboa... Ruslan can hurt Crawford if he lands but I think Crawford won't give him many opportunities.. Crawford will win a 116-112 type decision.. Ruslan may score a knockdown but won't be enough to win the fight

[_original_]

I think Crawford would earn a hard fought and close decision, probably get dropped in the process but pull through.

Even if you beat Ruslan, you're going to look a mess and probably go to the hospital right after.